Vacancy Detail
Link Worker
Role: Link Worker
Based: Stoke-on-Trent
Rate: £15 UMB
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Temp until Mar 2025 (possibility of extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Our client, a specialist homeless charity in Stoke-on-Trent are looking to recruit a Link Worker to join their team.
Synopsis of Duties:
- Providing support to individuals, including: benefits applications, housing sustainment issues, health education, employment and addiction
- Supporting people in their homes and out in the community
- Liaising with support agencies where necessary in order to meet additional complex needs
- Liaising with residents and community including external organisations and charities to foster and develop positive relationships and community cojesion in the smooth delivery of service
- Developing clear support plans and details risk assessment and management
- Supporting people whilst transitioning into accommodation, ensuring they are aware of their tenancy obligations, such as rent payments
Essential Requirements
- Experience of working with people with complex needs including: homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, etc
- Experience liaising with social, health, housing and Criminal Justice agencies
- Knowledge of housing and welfare entitlement
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately
- DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Location: Stoke-on-Trent | Salary: 15 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 03/07/2024